They that trust in the Lord shall never be confounded!

Hear the thunderous declaration of the servant of faith, George Müller, who proclaimed: “They that trust in the Lord shall never be confounded!” This cry, though lifted by the lips of one man, resounds with the strength of Scripture and the testimony of a life wholly surrendered to divine providence. It is both a promise and a challenge: that the one who casts their whole weight upon God will never be left in shame, never be abandoned to ruin, never be broken beyond repair.

To trust in the Lord is not to rely upon fleeting strength or human wisdom. It is to place confidence not in riches, nor in the favor of princes, nor even in one’s own ability, but in the eternal hand that governs all things. Müller, who cared for thousands of orphans without ever asking men for money, lived this truth. He depended solely upon prayer and the unseen provision of God. Time and again, when food was gone and cupboards empty, help would arrive—bread at the door, milk delivered at the last hour. He was never confounded, for the One in whom he trusted was faithful.

Consider the tale of Israel at the Red Sea. With Pharaoh’s army behind them and the waters before them, the people despaired, thinking themselves lost. But Moses, trusting in the Lord, lifted his staff, and the sea was parted. That which seemed impossible became salvation, and those who trusted were delivered. This is the same spirit echoed in Müller’s words: that those who put their hope in the Almighty may face trials, but will not be put to shame, for divine help arises in the hour of need.

To be confounded is to be bewildered, broken, and left without hope. But Müller assures us this is not the fate of those who stand upon the promises of God. The storms may rage, the enemy may surround, and the world may laugh, but the believer remains unshaken. For their anchor is not in shifting sands but in the Rock of Ages. And though men may doubt, the testimony of history reveals the triumph of those who dared to trust beyond sight.

Think of the great reformer Martin Luther, standing before emperor and council, with all the power of the Holy Roman Empire against him. To recant would have been safety, but he trusted in the truth of God’s Word. “Here I stand, I can do no other.” Though threatened with death, he was not confounded. Instead, his trust birthed reformation, and the world was changed. Such is the power of unwavering faith.

O seekers of truth, learn this: trust is not passive. It is active surrender, a steady gaze upon the Lord even when the path is dark. It is the courage to walk forward when reason fails, the confidence to rest when fear whispers. And in this trust is found peace, for the faithful know that though the timing may tarry, the promise will never fail. The one who trusts will not be confounded, because God Himself is their defender.

Therefore, take this lesson into your life. When burdens weigh upon you and the road seems impossible, remember Müller’s cry. Do not lean only upon your own understanding, nor be crushed by the uncertainty of the hour. Instead, lift your heart in trust, pray with sincerity, and walk forward in faith. For those who anchor themselves in the Lord will not be left ashamed, but will see, in time, that all things work together for good.

Thus the words of George Müller stand as both testimony and prophecy: “They that trust in the Lord shall never be confounded.” Let this teaching be passed to generations: that true strength is not in self, but in God, and that in trusting Him, the soul shall find peace, provision, and triumph everlasting.